Yes, it's really not a big deal to cover up with a thin blanket. If others
are uncomfortable, be considerate of them. Besides, I don't exactly want to
show off my "assets" in public; I rather keep them private.

In 20 years of nursing nine children, I never had a problem being discreet.

The principal should have explained that she had a legal right to breastfeed and
told them to lump it. They need to get over it. It's for a baby. It's
not sexual. If you have other standards of modesty avert your eyes and keep your
standards and let her have her standards. The Pope says feed the baby.

There were a few people that thought it was excessive exposure. She could have
been very discrete. Most didn't complain. It's a breast. She could
have been covered up for a second and someone might not like it and complain.
Their complaints aren't supported by law.

This is not an issue of the law, or rights, but of common courtesy. Nursing
children often come "unattached", and often more is exposed than even
intended. Covering up with a thin blanket in a air conditioned room to avoid
making others uncomfortable is just common courtesy. Given that the local
culture is somewhat sensitive to standards of modesty, erring on the side of
courtesy in a very public place is just being considerate.

And to
others who were in the school, if someone is not being particularly discrete or
courteous in such a circumstance, and you are uncomfortable, find a seat facing
the other direction.

I am stunned with the comments above! Absolutely floored! I cannot believe
anyone would tell the mother to "be more modest", "cover up",
not make others "uncomfortable". Breast feeding is one of the most
natural acts to human nature. For crying out loud! This is feeding a baby food!
All of you should be ashamed of yourselves. We need a loving, caring society who
makes it as easy and comfortable for a mother to breast feed as possible. My
wife is now breastfeeding our third child, do any of you commenters above have
any idea how hard it is to care for a young baby, not to mention a bunch of
prudes telling you to hide yourself?

And yes, the above commenter
pointed out the obvious. The principal "starting a dialogue" would have
been the principal coming over to talk with the mother. Having some other
assistant run up and hand a letter to them and run away is not a
"dialogue". Logan School District, you ought to be ashamed of yourselves
and apologize for this ridiculous behavior. How childish is it to not be able to
go and address a concern by talking with the person?

Oh please. These moms. Genitals are perfectly natural too but doesn't mean
everyone wants to see them just because they are yours and natural. Women
shouldn't be ashamed of breast feeding as it is a natural thing but
doesn't mean everyone wants to see what you have. Some of these women are a
bit rabid. They can breast feed discreetly.

Oh yes, the modesty argument! We are completely bombarded by images of women in
swimsuits and other women walking around in super short shorts and form-fitting
clothes. Do you really believe that a mother breastfeeding is immodest? Really?
I mean seriously? You feel that these women are purposely bearing themselves to
show off their "stuff"? Absolutely unbelievable! I am blown away by the
drawing of a connection between immodesty and breastfeeding. Do you sincerely
believe showing someone your genitals and breastfeeding are the same? For all of
you "modest" people who are sitting on your Christian modesty, what
would Jesus do? Would he walk up and tell her to "cover up lady, you're
immodest." Modesty run amuck!

Please don't judge others. Breastfeeding is hard enough already. We are
just trying to nourish our little ones. Because of rude people that treat women
poorly I often sit on a toilet or in a hot car even though I have every right to
nurse in public. My baby will not tolerate a cover and I am unable to pump. My
baby is exclusively breastfed, often behind closed doors. You have no idea the
experience of someone else. If you have a problem stop looking. Think of the
baby and the quality meal they are getting. Breastmilk is the best thing a baby
can drink.

I have absolutely no problem with breast feeding, but I don't really want
to see your breast and I certainly don't want children to see your breast.
As for the other immodest dress: Would you be comfortable with a teacher
teaching in a swimsuit or super short shorts? I think breast feeding is almost a
sacred bond between a child and her or his mother.

The other people who are not breastfeeding have just as
much right as this woman does to be there. Why would they have to be expected
to leave when they are not the ones making others uncomfortable? That's
backwards. Yes, this woman has the right to do this in public because of the
law, but some may view her action as "sexual" and feel uncomfortable by
it. Why is feeling uncomfortable around this situation viewed as wrong?
I'm a married man - the last thing I want to see is someone
"exposed" under the guise of "breastfeeding". Have some
self-respect and respect for others and cover up, please.

I find
the circumstances of the incident interesting, i.e., the mother brought here
whole family in for the free lunch. It was not free, it was provided at no cost
to the recipient at taxpayer expense. Hence being a guest, as it were, in
another person's "house" and "dinning" at their expense
some adherence to their petition for modesty as they defined it should have been
considered.

Had she been willing or able to provide her family a
lunch at home this event would not have occurred.

So, is the issue
oppressive bureaucracy infringing upon a person's "right" to nurse
an infant in public? Or is is someone availing themselves of the public largess
and not being willing to conform to a request for acceptable deportment while so
doing?

Uh, she was in a
public middle school...everything is sexual. Trust me. EVERYTHING.

While this woman absolutely has a right to breastfeed in public, and I support
that right, it's also courteous to make some effort to cover up. I
understand that sometimes a blanket falls or the baby can come unhitched, and
that's fine. If you're making an effort to be discreet, most sensible
people won't have a problem. What is a problem is if you're walking
around with your wares hanging out all over the place, particularly in a place
like a middle school. People also have a right to be in a public place,
particularly with children, without having to deal with overt exposure of that
nature. You can wear a bikini to the library. Doesn't mean you should do
it.

I wasn't there, so I have no idea what actually happened,
but the fact that the principle, who already has a busy schedule without being
the breastfeeding police, felt he needed to take time to write her an official
letter tells me that there is probably another side to the story.

Exposed cleavage is in the public's face all the time for no other reason
than....clothing styles?

What if every time a clerk or teller exposed
their cleavage to the public during a transaction for no other reason than low
neck lines being in style, a patron insulted them with a written complaint about
exhibitionism.

Would that complainer about exposure be considered a
prude and their objections dismissed?

Is exhibitionism against
law?

Breastfeeding mothers need special protection from misguided
public sentiment.